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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.97, 8,711.66 and 1,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.97, 8,711.66 and 1,805.32 is: 2,707.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.97 : 8,711.66 = 1,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.97/8,711.66 = 1,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.97x = 8,711.66 × 1,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.97x = 15,727,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727,333.60/5,807.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.89

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